Chattanooga Times Free Press
February 26, 2002
ROSSVILLE -- Charlie Geyer, 81, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his home.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, but lived most of his life in the Rossville area. Charlie came to Rossville in 1940 at age 20 to play baseball with the Peerless Woolen Mills. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946, and then returned to Rossville to resume work.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Lee Geyer; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Hubert Smith of Memphis; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons.
He was known as "Yankee" because of his constant chatter at third base for the Peerless Woolen Mills softball teams. Charlie was named to the All-State and All-Region teams and the third team All-World Tournament Team in fast-pitch softball and, later, when played in the World Slow-Pitch Tournament, Charlie was again named to the All-World Tournament Team. Charlie was a member of the Chattanooga Old-Timers Sports Hall of Fame for his career achievements in softball.
After the closing of Peerless, Charlie worked at Fort Lanes Bowling in Fort Oglethorpe, where he was manager and also a top bowler in the Chattanooga area. In 1991, he was inducted into the Chattanooga Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Although legally blind in 1998, Charlie finished fourth place in the Seventy-Plus Division of the National ABA Tournament. Again in 2001, he and his partner took first place in the Bowling Seniors Olympics in the Mixed 80-85 Division.
In 1964, he was diagnosed with cancer of the sinuses and nose, resulting in the loss of an eye and cheekbone, including the major portion of the inside of this face. On several occasions, doctors gave up on Charlie.
In the early 1970s, Charlie coached "T" league baseball in both the Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe programs.
Charlie took up running in 1979 and in the 60 and over age group was a constant winner in the Chattanooga area road races. He ran in five marathons, the last one being at age 71. In the running community, he was known as the one-eyed man, always the encourager and shouting "Hallelujah" and "Praise the Lord" while competing.
After his retirement from Rossville Yarn, Charlie took a job at Wal-Mart as a greeter. In 1995, with five years perfect attendance, he was honored as Wal-Mart's Employee of the Year. He also was pictured in one of their national ad brochures. In 1996, Charlie was presented with the Tri-County Disabled Employee of the Year Award.
Charlie was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church. He has been honored by the city of Rossville with "Charlie Geyer Day."
When the word "hero" is spoken locally, Rossvillians are in most instances referring to Charlie Geyer, "Rossville's Hero."
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Kurts, Rev. Brian Burch and Rev. Ed Carter officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
February 26, 2002
ROSSVILLE -- Charlie Geyer, 81, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his home.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, but lived most of his life in the Rossville area. Charlie came to Rossville in 1940 at age 20 to play baseball with the Peerless Woolen Mills. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946, and then returned to Rossville to resume work.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Lee Geyer; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Hubert Smith of Memphis; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons.
He was known as "Yankee" because of his constant chatter at third base for the Peerless Woolen Mills softball teams. Charlie was named to the All-State and All-Region teams and the third team All-World Tournament Team in fast-pitch softball and, later, when played in the World Slow-Pitch Tournament, Charlie was again named to the All-World Tournament Team. Charlie was a member of the Chattanooga Old-Timers Sports Hall of Fame for his career achievements in softball.
After the closing of Peerless, Charlie worked at Fort Lanes Bowling in Fort Oglethorpe, where he was manager and also a top bowler in the Chattanooga area. In 1991, he was inducted into the Chattanooga Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Although legally blind in 1998, Charlie finished fourth place in the Seventy-Plus Division of the National ABA Tournament. Again in 2001, he and his partner took first place in the Bowling Seniors Olympics in the Mixed 80-85 Division.
In 1964, he was diagnosed with cancer of the sinuses and nose, resulting in the loss of an eye and cheekbone, including the major portion of the inside of this face. On several occasions, doctors gave up on Charlie.
In the early 1970s, Charlie coached "T" league baseball in both the Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe programs.
Charlie took up running in 1979 and in the 60 and over age group was a constant winner in the Chattanooga area road races. He ran in five marathons, the last one being at age 71. In the running community, he was known as the one-eyed man, always the encourager and shouting "Hallelujah" and "Praise the Lord" while competing.
After his retirement from Rossville Yarn, Charlie took a job at Wal-Mart as a greeter. In 1995, with five years perfect attendance, he was honored as Wal-Mart's Employee of the Year. He also was pictured in one of their national ad brochures. In 1996, Charlie was presented with the Tri-County Disabled Employee of the Year Award.
Charlie was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church. He has been honored by the city of Rossville with "Charlie Geyer Day."
When the word "hero" is spoken locally, Rossvillians are in most instances referring to Charlie Geyer, "Rossville's Hero."
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Kurts, Rev. Brian Burch and Rev. Ed Carter officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
Chattanooga Times Free Press
February 26, 2002
ROSSVILLE -- Charlie Geyer, 81, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his home.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, but lived most of his life in the Rossville area. Charlie came to Rossville in 1940 at age 20 to play baseball with the Peerless Woolen Mills. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946, and then returned to Rossville to resume work.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Lee Geyer; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Hubert Smith of Memphis; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons.
He was known as "Yankee" because of his constant chatter at third base for the Peerless Woolen Mills softball teams. Charlie was named to the All-State and All-Region teams and the third team All-World Tournament Team in fast-pitch softball and, later, when played in the World Slow-Pitch Tournament, Charlie was again named to the All-World Tournament Team. Charlie was a member of the Chattanooga Old-Timers Sports Hall of Fame for his career achievements in softball.
After the closing of Peerless, Charlie worked at Fort Lanes Bowling in Fort Oglethorpe, where he was manager and also a top bowler in the Chattanooga area. In 1991, he was inducted into the Chattanooga Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Although legally blind in 1998, Charlie finished fourth place in the Seventy-Plus Division of the National ABA Tournament. Again in 2001, he and his partner took first place in the Bowling Seniors Olympics in the Mixed 80-85 Division.
In 1964, he was diagnosed with cancer of the sinuses and nose, resulting in the loss of an eye and cheekbone, including the major portion of the inside of this face. On several occasions, doctors gave up on Charlie.
In the early 1970s, Charlie coached "T" league baseball in both the Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe programs.
Charlie took up running in 1979 and in the 60 and over age group was a constant winner in the Chattanooga area road races. He ran in five marathons, the last one being at age 71. In the running community, he was known as the one-eyed man, always the encourager and shouting "Hallelujah" and "Praise the Lord" while competing.
After his retirement from Rossville Yarn, Charlie took a job at Wal-Mart as a greeter. In 1995, with five years perfect attendance, he was honored as Wal-Mart's Employee of the Year. He also was pictured in one of their national ad brochures. In 1996, Charlie was presented with the Tri-County Disabled Employee of the Year Award.
Charlie was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church. He has been honored by the city of Rossville with "Charlie Geyer Day."
When the word "hero" is spoken locally, Rossvillians are in most instances referring to Charlie Geyer, "Rossville's Hero."
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Kurts, Rev. Brian Burch and Rev. Ed Carter officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
February 26, 2002
ROSSVILLE -- Charlie Geyer, 81, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his home.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, but lived most of his life in the Rossville area. Charlie came to Rossville in 1940 at age 20 to play baseball with the Peerless Woolen Mills. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946, and then returned to Rossville to resume work.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Lee Geyer; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Hubert Smith of Memphis; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons.
He was known as "Yankee" because of his constant chatter at third base for the Peerless Woolen Mills softball teams. Charlie was named to the All-State and All-Region teams and the third team All-World Tournament Team in fast-pitch softball and, later, when played in the World Slow-Pitch Tournament, Charlie was again named to the All-World Tournament Team. Charlie was a member of the Chattanooga Old-Timers Sports Hall of Fame for his career achievements in softball.
After the closing of Peerless, Charlie worked at Fort Lanes Bowling in Fort Oglethorpe, where he was manager and also a top bowler in the Chattanooga area. In 1991, he was inducted into the Chattanooga Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Although legally blind in 1998, Charlie finished fourth place in the Seventy-Plus Division of the National ABA Tournament. Again in 2001, he and his partner took first place in the Bowling Seniors Olympics in the Mixed 80-85 Division.
In 1964, he was diagnosed with cancer of the sinuses and nose, resulting in the loss of an eye and cheekbone, including the major portion of the inside of this face. On several occasions, doctors gave up on Charlie.
In the early 1970s, Charlie coached "T" league baseball in both the Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe programs.
Charlie took up running in 1979 and in the 60 and over age group was a constant winner in the Chattanooga area road races. He ran in five marathons, the last one being at age 71. In the running community, he was known as the one-eyed man, always the encourager and shouting "Hallelujah" and "Praise the Lord" while competing.
After his retirement from Rossville Yarn, Charlie took a job at Wal-Mart as a greeter. In 1995, with five years perfect attendance, he was honored as Wal-Mart's Employee of the Year. He also was pictured in one of their national ad brochures. In 1996, Charlie was presented with the Tri-County Disabled Employee of the Year Award.
Charlie was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church. He has been honored by the city of Rossville with "Charlie Geyer Day."
When the word "hero" is spoken locally, Rossvillians are in most instances referring to Charlie Geyer, "Rossville's Hero."
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Kurts, Rev. Brian Burch and Rev. Ed Carter officiating.
Interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.
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